EC takes closer look at parcel delivery

19/06/2014

A roadmap for international parcel delivery has been set out by the European Commission.

Internal market and services commissioner Michel Barnier said: "The e-commerce driven parcel delivery market is characterised by rapid growth and innovation, but also by signs of some market failures, particularly in the area of cross-border delivery.

“Further action is required to provide e-retailers and consumers with high-quality, accessible and affordable parcel delivery services, taking due account of the needs of SMEs and of less-advanced or accessible regions.”